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Add 20/3 and 72/64

1st number: 6 2/3, 2nd number: 1 8/64

20/3 + 72/64 is 187/24.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 64 is 192

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 192
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 64 = 192,
    20/3 = 20 × 64/3 × 64 = 1280/192
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
    72/64 = 72 × 3/64 × 3 = 216/192
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1280/192 + 216/192 = 1280 + 216/192 = 1496/192
  5. 1496/192 simplified gives 187/24
  6. So, 20/3 + 72/64 = 187/24
    In mixed form: 719/24

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